Notice2023-17735
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Office of Marine and Aviation Operations: Occupational Health, Safety, and Readiness Forms
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Published
August 17, 2023
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 158 (Thursday, August 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56009-56010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17735]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Office of Marine and Aviation Operations: Occupational Health,
Safety, and Readiness Forms
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before October 16, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0b45444a4a255b594a4b65646a6a256c647d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="094746484827595b484967666868276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-xxxx in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to OMAO Policy Program, Attn: Joselyd Garcia-Kramer, NOAA, 1315 East
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93fcfef2fcbde3fcfffaf0ead3fdfcf2f2bdf4fce5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bf4f6faf4b5ebf4f7f2f8e2dbf5f4fafab5fcf4ed">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for a new collection of information.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office
of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) manages and operates NOAA's
fleet of 15 research and survey ships and nine specialized
environmental data-collecting aircraft. Comprised of civilians and
officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, OMAO also manages the
NOAA Diving Program, NOAA Small Boat Program,
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and NOAA Uncrewed Systems Operations Center.
The research and survey ships operated, managed, and maintained by
OMAO comprise the largest fleet of federal research ships in the
nation. Ranging from large oceanographic research vessels capable of
exploring the world's deepest ocean, to smaller ships responsible for
charting the shallow bays and inlets of the United States, the fleet
supports a wide range of marine activities including fisheries surveys,
nautical charting, and ocean and climate studies.
NOAA aircraft operate throughout the world providing a wide range
of capabilities including hurricane reconnaissance and research, marine
mammal and fisheries assessment, and coastal mapping. NOAA aircraft
carry scientists and specialized instrument packages to conduct
research for NOAA's missions.
Housed within the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and
staffed by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps
officers, the Office of Health Services (OHS) is charged with directly
supporting all personnel within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA).
NOAA medical officers work to maximize deployment readiness and
minimize medically related disruptions to fleet, aircraft, and diving
operations. OHS programs assess and promote mental and physical
readiness within their operational medical discipline. Given the
austere and geographically remote operational environments OHS
supports, our officers are also responsible for preventing and
containing disease in operational environments as subject matter
experts in travel medicine. The forms contained in this collection will
be used to make medical readiness recommendations for individuals and
to key leadership in operational environments.
II. Method of Collection
The primary method of collection is electronic, although some hard
copies may be mailed or faxed.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-XXXX.
Form Number(s): Medical: 57-10-01, 57-10-02, 57-10-05. Safety: 57-
17-02, 57-17-09. Small Boat: 57-19-04.
Type of Review: Regular submission [New information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals using OMAO platforms and facilities.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,515.
Estimated Time per Response: Response time varies based on the
form. Forms may take as little as 5 minutes to complete or as long as
30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 537 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Although some forms may
be mailed or faxed, they account for only a handful of submissions
annually.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority:
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-17735 Filed 8-16-23; 8:45 am]
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